Peterbilt Motors Company announces the immediate availability of the Peterbilt Extended Day Cab for its complete lineup of Class 8 vehicles. Customers now have the option to expand the length of their day cab by an additional 10 inches and receive nearly 6 inches of added head room.

“Peterbilt’s Extended Day Cab is ideal for and customers who require a larger operating environment and increased maneuverability,” said Bill Jackson, PACCAR vice president and Peterbilt general manager. “With the large standard rear window, the extended cab also provides superb visibility, making it optimal for Vocational, Heavy Haul and Pick-Up & Delivery applications.”

The extended day cab is designed to increase the driver’s comfort and productivity as both the driver and passenger seat recline is doubled to 23 degrees and there is four inches of added space between the steering wheel and the seat. In addition, four cubic feet of built-in rear wall storage compartments have been added to hold equipment and/or standard hanging files for organizing paperwork. The Extended Day Cab is standard with a rear window and is available on Models 389, 388, 386, 384, 367 and 365.

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